Why You Should Elope | Eloping Takes the Stress out of Wedding Planning

Wedding planning can be extremely stressful. All of the little details that have to come together all at the same time for a perfect wedding day can be so time consuming. But, I know of one sure-fire way to ensure that your big day is full of good vibes and good memories – ELOPE! Here are some fantastic reasons Why You Should Elope!

Here are >>5 Ways Eloping Takes the Stress out of Wedding Planning<<

Why You Should Elope

1. Your Day Becomes Completely About Your and Your Significant Other

The thought of scrambling to appease your families’ thoughts and beliefs about what your wedding should be can be very tiresome. Eloping can help ensure that your day is focused on what’s truly
important – you and your partner committing yourselves to each other, for LIFE. Doing what feels most authentic to your relationship is the most important part of your big day.

2. You Won’t Have to Spend Every Weekend and Lunch-Break Planning
Your Big Day

Traditional weddings require a lot of little details. This means meetings with your dessert vendor to pick out flavors, calls with your DJ to discuss your playlist, trips to your venue to discuss floor plans, tastings with your caterer, trips the florist to discuss flowers and bouquets, and many more (can you even believe that!?) details. Eloping helps dwindle down all of the unnecessary meetings which helps you reclaim your time!

3. You Don’t Need to Question Your Decisions

A lot of traditional wedding planning comes with questions. And a lot of the questions force you to take in the opinions of others. How will we track down our full guest lists’ addresses? Do we need to give our cousin a plus one because he recently entered a relationship? Will the crowd like what we’ve chosen for dinner? Will they think our playlist is great dance music? Will they like the people they’re seated next to at dinner?

Eloping eliminates the need to question your own decisions, and eliminates the need to cater to other peoples’ needs. It helps provide the freedom to know what the only things that matter on your wedding day are the few details you’ve put into place, for yourself. No more caring what your great Aunt Becky is going to think of dinner!

4. You Can Put All Your Focus into the Few Wedding Details You Find Truly Important

Eloping allows you to put your focus onto the vendors that are most important to you. Have you always dreamt of getting married in a National Park with a dreamy skyline behind you? Then do it! (If you’re still looking for the perfect spot – check out my blog to see 10 National Parks to Elope In!) Most wedding decisions really do boil down to your budget. Eloping really isn’t much different, but you can really focus on your priorities and what you value! You can put your money towards that dream dress or that awesome photographer you want to hire to capture your amazing day together whether it be local or at a gorgeous waterfall in Iceland!

Other details some couples choose to splurge on for their elopement? Ones I see often are their rings, their dress or tux, or their florals. The items you choose to splurge on are totally up to you, just make sure they’re the things you and your fiancé value most!

Why You Should Elope

5. You Don’t Have to Worry About Being the Center of Attention | Why You Should Elope

A lot of people shudder at the thought of having all eyes on them. Some people spend their whole lives planning their dream wedding, while others die a little inside at the thought of knowing everybody will be watching their movement for a full day. Eloping dissolves this concern and allows you to soak in the attention of the one person you want the attention of the most, your fiancé.

6. Have your honeymoon where you elope!

If you choose to elope in a location you’ve always dreamed of going why not have your honeymoon where you elope?! This will save you from having to take another flight and allow you to have a more relaxed elopement day and honeymoon! So, when choosing a location consider a location that the two of you would love to spend more time exploring!

There ya have it folks, 5 reasons why you should elope! If you’ve ever looked directly in the eyes of your fiancé and said ‘Let’s elope’, I’m here to tell you, you won’t regret it! Want to read a little bit more about elopements before you dive in and commit to having one? LET’S CHAT!

I'm so friggin' stoked you landed here! I'm an Adventure Elopement Photographer, but my role is so much more than just an Elopement Photographer.

I DON'T JUST BOOK YOU, SHOW UP, AND SAY BYEEEE!

Getting to know you is extremely important to me so that I create the ultimate elopement experience that's crafted around you. We'll be spending a lot of time together and I want to make sure we'll be a great fit so that your elopement day can be the best it possibly can be.

I'm here to make your life SO much easier and I'm so excited to do so!! I'm here to keep your day and planning process as stress-free as possible. I'm not about stressing out and I especially don't want you losing your mind on your elopement day! I'm here to guide you through every single step.

If you're looking for an adventurous, meaningful and wild experience on your elopement day then let's friggin' do this!!

Hey, I'm Courtney!

Elopement Photographer

Contact me about your elopement!

"Planning for our day and the day itself would have been completely different without Courtney. We only knew that we wanted to share our vows in the Tuscan countryside and have beautiful photos, and Courtney planned the perfect agenda for that to happen. She coordinated our timing around sunset, and not only were the photos breathtaking, but the actual evening was too. I remember looking out over the vineyards as the sun set, the view becoming more and more stunning by the minute. There were no moments that felt forced or posed, every shot was comfortable and fun and full of love.

Courtney is such a sweet, kind, fun person and we truly enjoyed spending the day with her. Courtney helped us to turn our dreams into reality, and we hardly had to do a thing. She allowed us to be in control of our day but gently took all of our wants and needs into consideration while making everything happen. Lastly, our pictures are just magical. Courtney is an incredibly talented photographer, and I feel so lucky that we were able to work with her. I would recommend her over and over again to anyone eloping."

Ellie & Zac

"Let. Me. Tell. You. It's not the technical aspects of photography that are the most difficult. It's the human aspect. Remembering that as a Photographer, you may be behind the lens but you are still a human, in front of other humans, in some of the most raw and intimate of moments. Courtney balances both of these necessities (but rarities) with poise, great direction, and an overall kind calmness that just makes you breathe a sigh of relief. If you've come across Courtney's page and see what you like already, BOOK HER NOW. Don't spend another second looking for another Photographer that doesn't bring anywhere near the amazing light and spirit that this girl brings right here. Thank you again Courtney for allowing my husband and I to marry each other all over again! The images are stunning and I can't wait to blow them up and hang them in our home."

Shannon & Brandon

When my now husband and I started planning our elopement, we were confused to the max. We didn’t know where to start or how to go about planning anything. We knew we wanted to get married in Ireland, but had too many options on exactly where. After doing some research of elopements on the web, I was scrolling on Pinterest and came across some BEAUTIFUL photos taken of an elopement in Ireland. Those moments were captured by, yep you guessed it, Courtney!

Her website and Courtney herself made the process so easy. She is organized, professional, sweet, and so so funny!! Courtney does more than just photograph your day, she cares about you having the BEST day! She helped us plan EVERYTHING! Even down to the little details, like what type of shoes to wear! She helped us narrow down where, giving us her informative opinions on each of our options! She gave us cool ideas that we could incorporate into our special day. No idea was too big! When the day came, we had the absolute best time exploring and getting married! After we exchanged our vows, we went to celebrate at a local pub (Courtney’s idea ;) ). It was a blast!!

Our elopement was an absolute DREAM COME TRUE! I will never be able to thank Courtney enough for making it happen. So for anyone on the fence, swaying back and forth about whether or not work with Courtney on your big day, SWAY NO MORE! You’ve found your person!! My day couldn’t have been any better and my pictures are beautiful and capture the fun we had!!! I can’t wait to work with her again!

Taylor & andrew

"Working with Courtney was an extremely easy experience, seamless, positive and obviously fun. My wife and I went on our honeymoon and wanted to surprise her with a surprise honeymoon adventure session. Courtney worked with me to make that dream gift for my wife a reality. Meeting and posing for a photographer for the first time can be intimidating, but with Courtney it was anything but that.

Courtney is extremely positive and helpful and made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera. She played some of our favorite songs and before we knew we were just having fun and she was catching them every second. Perhaps the best part of our session was that Courtney knew all the characteristic and peaceful places of where we were, which made our photos even more extraordinary. She kept the focus was on my wife and me. When we shared our images with friends and relatives, everyone complimented on Courtney's aesthetics and the emotion she was able to capture. I can't thank Courtney enough for exceeding all our expectations with this photo shoot!!"

NINA & JASON

"Pick her -- she's the best! Courtney is amazing! Seriously! If you're thinking about eloping you should snatch her up to capture your day. She makes the entire experience fun and relaxed plus the pictures just blew us away. I will never forget our magical time in Venice and I'm obsessed with the gorgeous photos Courtney took of us. She's so so good!"

Jami & Tim

Courtney is not only a talented photographer, but she makes you feel so comfortable even though being in front of the camera can be nerve-wracking! She did such an amazing job with our day and if I had to pick my favorite photo it would take FOREVER, because I love so many! Definitely consider her if you want adventurous and beautiful photos coupled with an amazing experience!